I, like everyone else, am super excited about Christmas. I especially enjoy the look of panic in the eyes of shoppers as they struggle to decide whether socks (again) or something in the 3 for 2 presents section at Boots … Continue reading Dining that’s like, fine.

Who doesn’t love pie? Literally no one of course. Well maybe crazy people with a fear of pastry. Sad. I’m talking real pies, real actual pies with a bottom, not some stew with a pastry lid. That’s not a pie. … Continue reading THE Pie Shop

I’m still getting over the shock of a bank holiday weekend that was actually pretty decent in terms of the weather. Adding to the decent-ness of the weekend was the first event at Natural Healthy Foods in the city centre, … Continue reading Awesome curry and all that Jazz

The thing that has surprised me most about being vegan is how easy it is. Honestly, I was expecting it to be a pain in the arse, at the very least for a while until I got used to it. … Continue reading It’s easy being vegan

The pinnacle of vegan achievement – no not Cowspiracy or Pamela Anderson’s career as an animal rights activist – is vegan cheese. It’s the holy grail, basically. Do you like cheese? If you’re vegan, think of this as a philosophical … Continue reading Vegan cheese event at The Gunmaker’s Arms

The Birmingham microbrewery scene has taken off in the last few years, maybe a bit behind other cities, but we’re getting there and this week it’s Birmingham Beer Week. The first ever celebration of the brewery scene in the city … Continue reading Beer and bicycles